Brazil and Norway have both confirmed their starting line-ups ahead of their last-16 clash in the 2026 World Cup, taking place in New Jersey on Sunday. The Brazilian side, aiming for a record sixth title, has had a mixed tournament thus far, drawing their opener with Morocco before securing wins over Haiti and Scotland, and most recently eliminating Japan 2-1. Norway, returning to the finals for the first time since 1998, progressed by defeating Ivory Coast 2-1 following a 4-1 setback against France.
This knockout match sets the stage for an intriguing battle as Brazil seeks to maintain their impressive record in World Cup knockout rounds while Norway aims to build on their recent successes. As reported by 101 Great Goals, the winners of this tie will advance to face either England or Mexico in the quarter-finals.
Brazil’s Starting XI Against Norway
Brazil starting XI: Alisson, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Danilo, Santos, Casemiro, Guimaraes, Vini Jr, Cunha, Martinelli, Rayan.
Brazil substitutes: Weverton, Ederson, Sandro, Bremer, Pereira, Ibanez, Silva, Fabinho, Santos, Neymar, Raphinha, Endrick, Henrique, Thiago.
Norway’s Line-Up Facing Brazil
Norway starting XI: Nyland, Ajer, Wolfe, Heggem, Berg, Berge, Odegaard, Sorloth, Haaland, Nusa, Ryerson.
Norway substitutes: Tangvik, Selvik, Ostigard, Bjorkan, Pedersen, Langas, Falchener, Thorsby, Aursnes, Thorstvedt, Aasgaard, Schjelderup, Bobb, Hauge, Strand Larsen.
Where to Watch Brazil vs Norway
The match kicks off at 21:00 BST (16:00 ET / 13:00 PT). Fans in the UK can catch the action live on ITV1, with streaming also available on ITVX across multiple devices.
Match Stats and Insights
- Brazil has advanced from nine of their 10 last-16 World Cup matches, with their only exit occurring in 1990.
- Norway has won their first knockout match in World Cup history against Ivory Coast, after previously losing to Italy in 1938 and 1998.
- Erling Haaland is on a scoring streak, netting in his last 13 competitive internationals.
- A win for Brazil could mark their fourth consecutive victory in World Cup matches, a feat not achieved since 2002-2006.
The SportiveNews view
For Brazil, a victory against Norway is essential to regain momentum in their quest for the trophy. With historical challenges in past knockout rounds against European opposition, this match is pivotal for the Selecao as they aim to shake off the ghosts of previous eliminations. Norway, buoyed by their recent performance, will look to capitalise on any defensive frailties they encounter.
Source: Based on reporting from 101 Great Goals. SportiveNews rewrote and analysed the story independently for football readers.
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